July 17 - July 19
Humane Society Donations Campaign
BATESVILLE — The Humane Society of Independence County will continue its campaign through Tuesday to raise $10,000 in 10 days by having 1,000 people donate $10 each. The donations will be used to purchase an industrial-size washer and dryer for the shelter. People can donate to the campaign by using Paypal at hsicshelteroffice@yahoo.com; using the donate button on the Humane Society of Independence County’s Facebook age; mailing a donation to HSIC, P.O. Box 3477, Batesville, AR 72503-3477; calling the Humane Society at (870) 793-0090 to pay by card; or dropping off a donation at Bargain Hound Boutique, 228 Ramsey St., or the Humane Society of Independence County, 5 Environmental Drive, both in Batesville.
July 18
Batesville Community Music
BATESVILLE — The Batesville community music group will meet from 6-8 p.m. at First Community Bank. The event will feature selections of oldies, as well as gospel, country and soft-rock tunes. All are invited to attend and sing, play, request a song or listen.
July 18 – July 20
Cave Quest Vacation Bible School
HEBER SPRINGS — All children in pre-K through the sixth grade are invited to Cave Quest Vacation Bible School from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
all three days at St Albert Church, 21 Park Road. Family and friends are invited to join the VBS closing at 8:15 p.m. daily. For more information, email cjhaughtym@gmail.com or call (719)-859-4546.
July 18 – Aug. 3
Introduction to Art
MOUNTAIN VIEW — Ozarka College in Mountain View will offer an Introduction to Art course through Continuing Education on Mondays and Wednesdays, July 18 to Aug. 3. Taught by Leah Balowski, the course will present a hands-on approach to the fundamental media, techniques and concepts of making art. Students may choose from two sessions: 9 a.m. to noon or 1-4 p.m. The tuition is $25, or $20 for participants 60 and older. Registration is required by contacting Lindsay Wilson-Galloway at (870) 269-5600 or lhgalloway@ozarka.edu.
July 20
Baby-sitting Basics Class
NEWPORT — The lifelong-learning department at Arkansas State University-Newport and the Jackson County Cooperative Extension Service will offer a Baby-sitting Basics class, designed for tweens and teens ages 10 to 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Students will learn how to properly and safely care for younger children. The cost of the class is $10. The class will meet in Room 109 of Walton Hall at ASUN. Snacks will be provided. To enroll in the class, call the ASUN Business Office at (870) 512-7802.
July 23
Blood Drive
SOUTHSIDE — A Southside community blood drive will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mount Zion Lodge Hall, 985 Batesville Blvd., across from the airport. To schedule an appointment to donate blood, visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code MtZion10.
The Music Man
LESLIE — The Leslie Area Merchants Association will present the Red Curtain Theatre’s production of The Music Man at 7 p.m. at the Ozark Heritage Arts Center. Admission is $10 for adults, and $5 for children 12 and younger. For more information, call (870) 448-2557.
ONGOING
Discount Carnival Armband Tickets
SALEM — The Fulton County Fair will have a new carnival this year, Johnson Brothers Amusements of El Dorado. Advance armband tickets for the carnival rides, at $15 each, are on sale through noon July 27 and can be used at the fair from 6-10 p.m. July 28, 29 and 30. Tickets can be purchased at Shaver Plumbing and Hardware; FNBC Community Bank in Salem and Mammoth Spring; the Bank of Salem in Salem, Mammoth Spring and Viola; the North Arkansas Electric Cooperative; Hill’s Auto Sales; and the Fulton County Fair Office at the fairgrounds. Armbands purchased at the fair will cost $20.
Magnificat Luncheon
CHEROKEE VILLAGE — Tickets are available for the next Magnificat Luncheon, sponsored by the Mary Ark of the Covenant Chapter of Magnificat International, set for 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 6 in the St. Michael the Archangel Parish Hall. The speaker will be Gail Herbert of Springfield, Missouri. Herbert is a wife and the mother of two boys, and works as a case manager at Rare Breed, a housing program for homeless youth. To order tickets, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope and a check for $10 per ticket to Sharon Vander Zyl, 107 Cherokee Road, Cherokee Village, AR 72529. Requests must be postmarked by July 25.
Ozarka College-Ash Flat EMT Program
ASH FLAT — Ozarka College in Ash Flat will begin offering courses for its Emergency Medical Technician Program in the fall semester. Classes will meet from 5-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning Aug. 16. Additional clinical hours will be required. The instructor will be Andy Schisler, longtime employee and paramedic for Spring River Ambulance of Cherokee Village. Applications for admission are being accepted, and early registration is encouraged. To apply, contact Kim Whitten, director of Ozarka College-Ash Flat, by calling (870) 994-7273 or emailing kwhitten@ozarka.edu.
Alzheimer’s Awareness Series
FAIRFIELD BAY — The Fairfield Bay Community Education Center, 130 Village Lane, Suite 5E, is offering a free Alzheimer’s Awareness series from 1-2 p.m. Thursdays. Sessions will continue today with Dementia Conversations; July 21 with Healthy Living for Your Brain; July 28 with The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease; and Aug. 4 with Effective Communication Strategies. RSVP by calling (501) 884-4440.
Open-Mic Event
FAIRFIELD BAY — An open-mic music event will take place from 5:30-8:30 p.m. the second and third Thursdays of each month at the Fairfield Bay Conference Center. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. The event is open to anyone who would like to sing or play an instrument. For more information, call the center at (501) 884-4202.
Third Thursday Farmers Market
FAIRFIELD BAY — The Third Thursday Farmers Market will be open from 9-11 a.m. July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15 and Oct. 20 in the Fairfield Bay Community Education Center Courtyard, 130 Village Lane. The market features plants, produce and herbs. Setup is at 8 a.m., and there are no vendor fees.
Cabot Lions Club Meetings
CABOT — The Cabot Lions Club has regular get-togethers at noon the first and third Thursdays of the month at the Kingpin Sports Grill. Lions serve local communities and protect the planet. Club members provide children with eyeglasses, offer food for seniors and are among the first to respond when disaster strikes. All are invited to attend the meetings.
Upcoming
Gospel Duet Performance
JACKSONVILLE — Lewis & Lewis, Setting the Gospel to Music, will perform at First Assembly of God, 221 N. Elm St., at 10:30 a.m. July 24. The gospel duo’s message in song aims to inspire, encourage and challenge both young and old alike. All are invited to attend. For more information, call the church at (501) 982-5018.
Kids Summer Art Workshops
BATESVILLE — The Batesville Area Arts Council will offer Kids Summer Art Workshops on July 25-29 at the BAAC Gallery on Main. Kindergartners through second-graders will meet from 10:30 a.m. to noon, and third- through sixth-graders will meet from 1-2:30 p.m. The cost is $50. Students will learn a variety of art techniques with instructor Leia Parks, and their work will be exhibited at the gallery Aug. 2-20, with a gallery reception from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Aug. 5. To register, visit batesvilleareaartscouncil.org.
Fulton County Fair Horse Show
SALEM — The Shaver Plumbing and Hardware Fulton County Fair Horse Show will take place at 6 p.m. July 26 in the Clayton-Plumlee-Walling Arena at the fairgrounds. The show will feature halter classes, showmanship at halter, western pleasure, lead-line class for youth ages 5 and younger, trail classes, barrel racing and pole bending. The horse show is open to anyone; however, out-of-county participants must pay an entry fee. All horse entries need to be registered by Friday and can be done online at www.fultoncountyfair.org. For more information, call Christi at (870) 371-0660 or Dustin at (417) 293-0890, or contact the Fulton County Fair Office.
Haphazardly Ever After
BATESVILLE — The North Arkansas Dance Theatre and the Batesville Community Theatre will present Haphazardly Ever After at 7 p.m. July 28-30, and at 2 p.m. July 31 at the Batesville School Auditorium, 955 Water St. The musical fun in this original fractured fairy tale is equal only to its magical appeal. Tickets will be available at the door for $10, or from any BCT board member, or at the White River Veterinary Clinic or the Batesville Area Arts Council Gallery on Main. Packs of 10 tickets for $75 are available until July 24. For more information, see Batesville Community Theatre on Facebook, text or call (870)-613-3836, or email smagouyrk@gmail.com.
A Day of Caring
SEARCY — Unity Health will offer the 20th annual A Day of Caring from 9 a.m. to noon July 30 in a new location. Because of building construction at Harding University, the day of medical mission will be held at Harding Academy High School, 1529 E. Park Ave. Free medical, dental and eye screenings will be provided, as well as haircuts, immunizations and Pap exams. Items such as school supplies, Bibles, children’s socks and shoes, underwear, diapers, bags of groceries and personal-care products will be distributed, and social-service information will be provided. Children must be present to receive items. For more information, contact Unity Health Marketing Coordinator Anna Brumfield at (501) 278-3230 or marketing@wcmc.org.
International Church Planters Missions Conference
TUMBLING SHOALS — The International Church Planters Missions Conference will take place Aug. 4-6 at Tumbling Shoals Baptist Church, 2250 Heber Springs Road N. The conference will meet at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 4 and 5, with the final service at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 6. Guest speakers will include Michael Cloer, senior pastor of Englewood Baptist Church in Rocky Mount, North Carolina; Ryan Bush, ICP president; and David Miller of Line Upon Line Ministries. Ted Walker, a member of the Dallas Symphony Chorus and music director for Marsh Lane Baptist Church in Dallas, will lead the praise and worship. For more information, call the church at (501) 362-3987.
Book Arts and Printmaking
MOUNTAIN VIEW — The Arkansas Craft School will offer Book Arts and Printmaking with Mountain View artist Linda Rawlings on Aug. 5-7. This hands-on workshop combines several related crafts culminating in the production of two handmade books. The three-day class costs $225, plus a $35 materials fee. The classes are held at the Arkansas Craft School, 110 E. Main St., just a few doors east of the Mountain View Square. For more information or to register, contact the school at (870)-269-8397, arkcraftschool.org or www.arkansascraftschool.org.
Clothing Drive Challenge
CABOT — The Cabot Lions Club will have a Clothing Drive Challenge from 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 6 to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Open Arms Shelter. Donations — including new or gently worn clothing, coats, belts and shoes in infant through adult sizes — can be dropped off at the Cabot Farmers Market, located in the parking lot of ReNew Community Church, 1122 S. Second St. Backpacks and suitcases will also be accepted. For more information, call (501) 920-2122.
Top of the Rock
SEARCY — First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 2721 W. Arkansas 36, will present the group Top of the Rock in the 10 a.m. worship service Aug. 23. Lara Noah, a member of First Christian Church, is in the group. For more information, call the church at (501) 268-3753.
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